falcon012 Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 The F-105 Thunderchief was designed to carry a single nuclear weapon at high speed and low altitude into Soviet airspace. Entering service in 1958, the F-105 was used extensively in the Vietnam War. The F-105G Wild Weasel was a two set version used to counter surface to air missiles (SAMs). The airplane would intentionally act as a target to draw the attention of SAM crews on the ground. Once the SAM radar locked on the Wild Weasel could use that signal to launch a missile against it to destroy the SAM site. It was a highly dangerous mission and the Wild Weasels suffered heavy losses. Despite the losses the Wild Weasels were effective. The F-105 Thunderchief was an all-out warrior used in a limited war. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Tricose Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Sweet! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gray Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 I just think that landscape is perfect for this one, Mark. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 falcon012 OUTSTANDING art work. Is this for sale? I know someone who would love that Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcon012 Posted November 5, 2012 Author Share Posted November 5, 2012 Thank you very much guys. Prints of all my work are available through my website. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Thank you very much guys. Prints of all my work are available through my website. I asked as your website was loading sorry . I .did have a look but can't make MY mind up..this particular print is different sized etc and I wanted to ask you if you sell them already framed or do you simply sell them as prints. Need to send one or two prints to friends in USA. TIA. Fir you help. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcon012 Posted November 5, 2012 Author Share Posted November 5, 2012 I asked as your website was loading sorry . I .did have a look but can't make MY mind up..this particular print is different sized etc and I wanted to ask you if you sell them already framed or do you simply sell them as prints. Need to send one or two prints to friends in USA. TIA. Fir you help. Thanks HOLMES. Note I do not offer framing. I sent you a PM. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Thanks HOLMES. Note I do not offer framing. I sent you a PM. No worries. Replied to your PM. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
weaselone Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 My uncle worked on the old Thud at Takli in Thailand 66'67'69'70 was a great old warrior! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Another FANTASTIC Piece, Mark ! "Supersonic Chicken Match" ... -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcon012 Posted November 14, 2012 Author Share Posted November 14, 2012 Thanks Gregg. I actually spoke with a guy who flew the Thud in Vietnam. He sais the Wild Weasel missions scared the he** out of eveyone who flew it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 (edited) Mark, Just to update you. The Vietnam Veteran got the painting today.just gotten a PM . HE IS DELIGHTED ,THANK YOU VERY MUCH. Edited November 17, 2012 by HOLMES Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcon012 Posted November 18, 2012 Author Share Posted November 18, 2012 Mark, Just to update you. The Vietnam Veteran got the painting today.just gotten a PM . HE IS DELIGHTED ,THANK YOU VERY MUCH. Thank you HOLMES. I am happy he liked your gift. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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